Cougars legend Jason Ramshaw has extended an open invitation to former players and supporters to join him for a farewell celebration before emigrating to Australia.

Ramshaw and his family head Down Under on December 29 but first he will return to the scene of so many of his triumphs on Thursday night.

"I've spoken to Matt Foster and Jeremy Crowther and they said it'd be nice to come over and catch up with a few old players, friends and fans," said the former Keighley skipper.

"Everyone is more than welcome and it'll be good to see some old faces. Everyone knows what a great time I had at Keighley. It was a real rollercoaster ride.

"I'll never forget winning the Premiership at Old Trafford and the Second Division championship, and my last game to finish off my career when we beat Sheffield at Widnes for the National Two title. We'll be having a few beers next Thursday and hopefully people can join me for a drink."

Ramshaw, 38, who has been working as a community development manager at York City Knights, plans to move to Perth in Western Australia.